Full-time freelance writer based in Glasgow, Scotland… author of 17 books, three of which are in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Permanent Collection… former news editor at TeamRock.com… former band manager, drummer and keyboardist… TV and radio presenter… real ale fan.
Martin Kielty
COVID-19 Roundup: David Coverdale Gets Domesticated
Whitesnake leader, Larry Campbell, Megadeth, Metallica, Live Nation, Sony and SoundCloud respond to pandemic.
Jason Newsted Recalls Three-Hour Gig With Ozzy Osbourne
Former Metalliica bassist recalls having to play a song he’d never rehearsed in front of 22,000 people.
Why Dave Grohl Was Refused Entry Into Pantera’s Strip Club
Foo Fighters leader recalls failed pilgrimage to party with Vinnie Paul and company.
New COVID-19 At-Home Performances: Joan Jett, Michael McDonald
Ritchie Blackmore also among latest artists to join lockdown workaround amid coronavirus restrictions.
Dave Mustaine Recalls Getting Cancer All-Clear
Megadeth leader says he “kind of knew” he’d recovered, though his mouth remains “messed up.”
Slayer’s Gary Holt ‘Made It Through’ Coronavirus
Guitarist says he’s recovering, as Van Morrison, John Fogerty and Bandcamp respond to pandemic.
Foo Fighters Not Allowed to Prove Their Studio Was Haunted
Dave Grohl had to sign nondisclosure agreement after recording ghostly happenings in California mansion.
Watch Liam Gallagher Change Oasis Lyrics for Coronavirus
Singer posts light-hearted videos with serious message as Neil Young, Kirk Hammett and Frontiers Music respond to pandemic.
Help Jon Bon Jovi Write Coronavirus Song
He asks for contributions to develop idea he came up with while working in his community kitchen.
Rockers Beg People to Stay Home to Fight Coronavirus
Paul Stanley, Nikki Sixx, Neal Schon, Geddy Lee, Rob Halford and Sammy Hagar speak out as global emergency continues.
Watch Italian Play ‘We Will Rock You’ During Coronavirus Lockdown
He performs guitar solo from Queen classic to entertain housebound Romans.
Gene Simmons on Coronavirus: ‘Assume Everybody Is a Zombie’
Kiss, Motley Crue and Michael Stipe react to pandemic.